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Concussion in Community Australian Football: a two-season prospective study in 2713 Women and Girls
Introduction: Preventing concussion is a priority in Australian Football, given the potential for persistent symptoms, cognitive impairments, and quality-of-life impact. Understanding the circumstances of sport-specific concussion injuries is required to inform effective prevention and management strategies. We aimed to determine the prevalence, mechanism, and burden of head strike injuries in women and girls playing community Australian Football. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. King, K. Crossley, M. Makdissi, E. Roughead, L. Gracias, A. Molser, N. Lannin, B. Major, S. Cowan, A. Culvenor, C. Barton, A. Donaldson, A. Bruder, S. Lampard, M. Haberfield, C. Bonello, B. Patterson Tags: O2023SMA-222 Source Type: research

‘You pretty much know straight away:’ Lessons learned from player experiences of rugby-related spinal cord injuries in Australian rugby union
Introduction: Though there has been much attention paid to the primary prevention of SCI in rugby union and risk reduction strategies have demonstrated effectiveness, there is little research studying the experience of SCI from the player perspective. Previous research into player perspectives of rugby SCI internationally has been used to inform national sports bodies and the knowledge gained from player experiences has been integrated into injury prevention programs. The severity of such an injury and potential for a poor outcome, highlights the importance of appropriate on-field care. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: N. Merrick, M. Badenhorst, A. Morgan, L. Fortington Tags: O2023SMA-287 Source Type: research

The Effect of Glycerol and Sodium-Induced Hyperhydration on Half-Marathon Time-Trial Performance in Trained Runners in Hot Conditions
Introduction: Exercise performance is impaired in hot conditions ( ≥25°C) with the deleterious effects of exercise-induced dehydration (i.e., a reduction in body mass ≥2%) potentially contributing to this outcome. To reduce the net fluid loss incurred during exercise in the heat, athletes may deliberately undertake pre-exercise hyperhydration strategies that i ncrease their total body water and prevent or delay exercise-induced dehydration. Hyperhydration is achieved by ingesting large volumes of fluid with sodium and/or glycerol osmolytes. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: W. Jardine, S. Bowe, D. Condo, M. Ross, K. Durkalec-Michalski, L. Burke, J. Periard, A. Carr Tags: O2023SMA-283 Source Type: research

The ‘Glass shoulder’: individuals’ perspectives of living with at traumatic glenohumeral dislocation – a qualitative study
Introduction: Recurrence rates following traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocations remain as high as 50%, even following surgical stabilisation. Fear of movement or re-injury influence decisions for return to sport, work and daily and social activities. More detailed information is needed to fully understand consequences of glenohumeral dislocations at personal level. Our aim was to explore lived experiences of persons with traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocations and highlight strategies to manage fear of reinjury. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: G. Sole, A. van Deventer, L. Harris, C. Wassinger, M. Olds Tags: O2023SMA-248 Source Type: research

Symptom burden, sleep disturbance and recovery following concussion in female children and adolescents
Introduction: Despite the exponential rise in female participation in contact and collision sports with the associated increased risk of concussion, fewer investigations in concussion in this cohort are undertaken. The aims of this study were to: 1) identify sex differences in post-concussion outcomes and recovery in children and adolescents, and 2) examine differences between children and adolescents following concussion. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: R. Orr, A. Fyffe, M. Cassimatis, G. Browne Tags: O2023SMA-245 Source Type: research

The impact of an eccentric or isometric exercise intervention on hamstring strength, muscle architecture and sprint performance across an Australian Rules Football season.
Introduction: Hamstring strain injuries (HSIs) remain the most common cause of time lost from competition in team sports. Including the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) as part of a training program reduces HSI risk. Despite these benefits, the NHE is not widely implemented in team sports. The lack of NHE implementation may be due to fear of muscle soreness caused by this high-intensity eccentric stimulus, which has led to interest in isometric hamstring exercises interventions. Despite interest in isometric hamstring exercises, there has been limited research into the potential benefits of these interventions on HSI risk f...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: R. Timmins, D. Filopoulos, J. Giannakis, V. Nguyen, J. Ruddy, J. Hickey, N. Maniar, C. Pollard, N. Morgan, J. Weakley, D. Opar Tags: O2023SMA-236 Source Type: research

Influence of exercise-heat acclimation protocol characteristics on adaptation kinetics: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Introduction: Exercise-based heat acclimation (HA: repeated bouts of exercise in artificially hot environments), induces adaptations that attenuate physiological strain during exercise in the heat. Several factors influence the kinetics of adaptation (i.e. magnitude and time course), including the environmental characteristics, number and duration of exposures, and exercise intensity. However, the extent to which these factors influence the adaptive response is not fully understood. The aim of this review was to systematically assess the influence of HA protocol characteristics (ambient temperature: Ta, partial pressure of...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: P. McDonald, H. Brown, T. Topham, M. Kelly, W. Jardine, A. Carr, B. Clark, J. Periard Tags: O2023SMA-234 Source Type: research

Is the tackle technique associated with peak head inertial kinematics in elite female rugby league players?
Introduction: Women are embracing participation in collision sports such as rugby league, with participation rates increasing substantially since 2017. In 2018 a professional women ’s league (the NRLW) was established. Despite this growth in the women’s game, there has been a limited amount of research conducted in the women’s rugby league, with assumption made based on insights observed in the men’s game. For example, the tackle, an integral part of rugby league, occu rs commonly, with players being involved in multiple physical collisions during a game. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: G. Page, A. Gardner, S. Edwards, S. Snodgrass Tags: O2023SMA-233 Source Type: research

Thigh muscle strength is not meaningfully linked to long-term self-reported knee outcomes after ACL reconstruction
Introduction: Thigh muscle strength is a primary rehabilitation target after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and clinicians often use quadriceps strength testing to inform rehabilitation progression and return to sport. However, the link between thigh muscle strength and long-term outcomes after ACLR is inconsistent. We aimed to investigate the association between thigh muscle strength and self-reported knee outcomes in a longitudinal cohort at 1, 3, 5 and 11 years following ACLR. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. Girdwood, B. Patterson, K. Crossley, L. Perraton, A. Bryant, E. Rio, A. Culvenor Tags: O2023SMA-226 Source Type: research

Can wearable technology and machine learning techniques monitor standard upper limb drill movements in elite women ’s water polo?
Introduction: Water polo upper limb external load monitoring cannot be currently measured accurately due to technological and methodological challenges. This is problematic as large fluctuations in volume and intensity of overhead movements may affect performance and alter injury risk. A previous investigation of two training camps found greater shooting volumes and less average shot rest time increased the likelihood of athletes reporting shoulder symptoms. Upper limb injuries account for the greatest number of training days lost in the national women ’s water polo squad. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: M. King, A. Lewis, K. Watson, N. Da Costa, B. Vicenzino Tags: O2023SMA-220 Source Type: research

Osteoarthritis 25 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective study comparing Patellar Tendon vs Semitendinosus/ Gracilis harvesting
This study aimed to compare the frequency and severity of OA between two surgical approaches 25 years after surgery. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: S. Keays, P. Newcombe, H. Mohamed, D. Mellifont, A. Keays, N. Collins Tags: O2023SMA-296 Source Type: research

What are the most frequently used physiological fitness tests in Cricket? – A systematic review
Introduction: Professional cricketer ’s tournament schedules have changed from playing cricket during the summer season to playing cricket throughout the year. Limited overs match schedules have become more frequent from playing one match per week to playing 3 matches per week. Hence, elite cricketers are required to be physically fi t throughout the year. This raises two questions: first, what physiological fitness characteristics are commonly evaluated in cricket; second, what corresponding tests are used to measure them. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. Pont, S. Walter Tags: O2023SMA-279 Source Type: research

Criterion validity and reliability of the single leg hamstring bridge and isometric hamstring test to assess hamstring muscle capacity
Introduction: Hamstring strain injury (HSI) is problematic in many sports. The identification of athletes at risk of HSI and the implementation of injury prevention measures is an approach to manage this issue. The ability to identify these athletes is dependent on using valid and reliable screening tests. While isokinetic dynamometry is an accepted method of assessing muscle strength, there is a need for inexpensive, valid and reliable field tests to assess the hamstring muscle capacity of athletes. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: C. Taylor, N. Weerakkody, S. Hammond, H. Pavez-Zapata, J. Birt, M. Abdelmalek Tags: O2023SMA-275 Source Type: research

The immediate effects of joint loading activities on knee and hip cartilage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: Abnormal loading is considered a mechanical driver of osteoarthritis, yet moderate physical activity and rehabilitation exercise can have positive effects on cartilage. The impact of activity-related joint loading on articular cartilage is not clear. Our aim was to investigate the immediate ( â□¤20 minutes) and delayed (20 minutes-48 hours) effects of joint loading activities on MRI-assessed knee and hip cartilage in healthy adults and those with, or at risk of, osteoarthritis. (Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport)
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: S. Coburn, K. Crossley, J. Kemp, S. Warden, T. West, A. Bruder, B. Mentiplay, A. Culvenor Tags: O2023SMA-271 Source Type: research

A systematic review of the reporting of resistance training characteristics in studies of pregnant women
Introduction: Exercise during pregnancy is associated with a variety of health benefits including reduced risk of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, obstetric intervention, and faster post-partum recovery. Current exercise during pregnancy guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week. Within these guidelines, explicit aerobic exercise advice is given (eg. frequency, intensity, type) to appropriately guide pregnant women. In contrast, resistance training guidance is limited to frequency, with no detail on necessary characteristics of resistance training prescription (eg. (Source: Journal of...
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: A. Humphrys, M. Carron, T. Doering, M. Hayman Tags: O2023SMA-269 Source Type: research